61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews, the most in Cobourg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cobourg, ON (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cobourg: Guardian Plumbing and Drain, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SM Excavating & Concrete, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: Your Projects Northumberland, 55 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 24 ranked after Guardian Plumbing and Drain; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Cobourg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cobourg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Plumbing and Drain | 61 | 4.8★ (627) | Cobourg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Nemec Excavating Ltd | 56 | 4.8★ (8) | Cobourg | — | — |
| 3 | Your Projects Northumberland | 56 | 5.0★ (55) | Cobourg | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | SM Excavating & Concrete | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Cobourg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Behan Construction Limited | 55 | 4.4★ (14) | Cobourg | — | — |
| 6 | Cliffshore Excavating & Paving | 55 | 4.0★ (29) | Port Hope, 14 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Excav8te | 54 | 4.9★ (31) | Peterborough, 38 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Iron Head Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Cobourg | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Harnden Haulage | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Cobourg | — | — |
| 10 | Henderson Construction & Excavating | 53 | 4.1★ (18) | Port Hope, 9 km away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Cobourg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cobourg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 14 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 Excav8te
Based in Peterborough, 38 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 9 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 37 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 9 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 31 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 26 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 35 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 38 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 40 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quinte West, 35 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 38 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 39 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Cobourg
20 more excavating contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Excavating and Well Drilling | 5.0★ (2) | 39 km |
| Chidley Carpentry-Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Cobourg |
| Contrata | In Cobourg | |
| Deen | In Cobourg | |
| Gary’s Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Cobourg |
| Green Bros. Construction | In Cobourg | |
| Lakeland Residential | In Cobourg | |
| Luxury Plumbing of Cobourg | 5.0★ (102) | In Cobourg |
| Maple Leaf Plumber | 5.0★ (4) | In Cobourg |
| Measure Twice Cut Once Handyman | 5.0★ (4) | In Cobourg |
| Murphy Paving Ltd | 4.6★ (8) | In Cobourg |
| Northumberland Flooring | 5.0★ (2) | In Cobourg |
| Oliver William Excavating & Grading Ltd - | In Cobourg | |
| PDQ bulk Sealer Cobourg | In Cobourg | |
| Rental Rehabs | 5.0★ (6) | In Cobourg |
| Richard Van Dusen Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Cobourg |
| Servitech Contracting LTD | 5.0★ (8) | In Cobourg |
| Stevens Excavating | In Cobourg | |
| SwiftDrain Plumbers Cobourg | In Cobourg | |
| Wrights Construction | In Cobourg |
How we ranked Cobourg excavating contractors
We scored 24 Cobourg excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cobourg data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Cobourg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cobourg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cobourg, ON is Guardian Plumbing and Drain with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nemec Excavating Ltd (#2) and Your Projects Northumberland (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cobourg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Cobourg, ON. 11 of them are based in Cobourg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cobourg are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Cobourg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Guardian Plumbing and Drain (#1), SM Excavating & Concrete (#4) and Iron Head Construction (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cobourg work on weekends?
10 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Plumbing and Drain (#1), Your Projects Northumberland (#3) and SM Excavating & Concrete (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cobourg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Cobourg is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Guardian Plumbing and Drain has the most, 627 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Cobourg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Cobourg city centre, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Cobourg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Cobourg.
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